I was also curious about which other Mercedes models came with a 5speed that might be suitable for converting for a 240d or 300d. I read the 4speed conversion thread, nice thread. I am also curious who makes the mercedes 5speeds, or 4speeds,ZF? I would like to know what other cars/models might use a similar transmission that would work for a conversion. I have the means at my trusty friends machine shop to have custom modifications, adapter plates, bellhousing modified etc. My friend remembered a Volvo 240 transmission looked similar, we might even look at a ford 5speed RWD. I want to employ the KISS principle (keep it simple #@$!).
I will of course post any info I figure out